Digestive Tract

The digestive tract includes the mouth, the esophagus, the stomach, the small and large intestines, and the rectum. Sometimes the digestive tract is divided into upper and lower parts: The upper digestive tract includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. The lower digestive tract includes the large…

Digestive Tract

The digestive tract

The digestive tract includes the mouth, the esophagus, the stomach, the small and large intestines, and the rectum.

Sometimes the digestive tract is divided into upper and lower parts:

  • The upper digestive tract includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
  • The lower digestive tract includes the large intestine and the rectum.

Current as ofNovember 7, 2018

Author: Healthwise Staff
E. Gregory Thompson, MD – Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine

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